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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

In the midst of working on my sixth craft till Christmas this month - haircessories, I'm also turning my attention towards stocking stuffers. I'm going to be throwing some stocking stuffer tutorials in now and then for the next five months leading up to Christmas. And I'm looking forward to featuring some of those stocking stuffers linked up on my stocking stuffer share-along page.

This stocking stuffer was completely inspired by Fawnda and Jeannine over at Fireflies and Jellybeans. You might remember how I obsessed over soda cans for a few months after participating in their first ever Iron Crafter Challenge. I love being challenged to make something out of a random object, so this challenge is right up my alley. The Iron Crafter is on round three now, and the secret ingredient . . . knobs and/or hinges. Hmmm . . . let my new obsession begin!!!!!!

This tic tac toe knob game is going to be the perfect stocking stuffer for my oldest daughter who loves to play tic tac toe and is trying to teach our little Monkey to play . . . it's not going well, but by Christmas I have a feeling they'll both be tic tac toe masters.

Tic Tac Toe Knob Magnet Game Tutorial

What you need to grab:-10 knobs with a large enough base to glue a magnet on-scrap paper in contrasting patterns or colors-mod podge-round magnets slightly smaller than the base of the knob (make sure you pick a strong magnet)-magnet strips-random stuff like pen, scissors, paint brush

What you need to do:1) Trace the top of your knobs on the back of scrapbook paper.

2) Cut out these traced pieces, and trim to fit on top of knob.

3) Mod Podge onto knobs. Let dry. Mod Podge second coat. Let dry.

4) Cut four magnet strips equal in length.

5) Trace strips onto back of scrapbook paper. Cut out.

6) Mod Podge scrapbook strips on to non-magnetic side of of magnet strips. Let dry.

I just saw this on All Thingz Related and it is a super cute idea. There are so many products on the market that allow people to place magnetic chalk board anywhere. We have one in our powder bathroom and the kids love it. I think I need to add tic tack toe to it but then I will never be able to use that bathroom again ;)

Hi Elizabeth! This is simply adorable! I love the repurposed knobs - so clever! I am featuring this today; stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a fabulous week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

So how this tic tac toe knobs work? Will it open different doors or just one door? I want to know more about it since I'm in business venture right now and want to add this tutorial to my how to my "how to start a business" campaign.

Hello, I just read your blog and found it very interesting to see your ideas. I found this website which might be helpful for some of your make-at-home crafts. Take a look at www.mag-print.co.uk to see if they have anything which is of any use to you in your craft activities. Enjoy!

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